Local “Green Stuff” in the News

Annapolis Green Announcements

st andrews schoolSt. Andrew’s United Methodist Day School has been awarded Green School Certification by the Maryland Association for Environmental & Outdoor Education. Congratulations!

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Just released: 2007 College Creek Watershed Assessment

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Taste of the Bay Magazine is planning to add a green resource listing section in our magazine. The publisher will join us at Green Drinks on April 22 to tell us how to get our businesses listed.

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Chesapeake Bay Foundation Educational Opportunities

chesapeake bay foundationStudent Leadership Trips - One- and two-week trips for Middle School and High School students in July and August to explore and learn about the Bay and its rivers. Deadline for application is May 1. Information: Email Christy Urban or call 410 268-8816. Brochure

Chesapeake Classrooms - A professional development program in June, July and September that is an in-depth study of the Chesapeake Bay and your local watershed. Graduate credits and teacher recertification hours may be earned. Information: Email Allyson Ladley Gibson or call 410 268-8816. Flyer

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South River Federation Settles Major Runoff Lawsuit

south river federationThe South River Federation and its partner, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, have reached a settlement agreement with the Annapolis TownCenter over alleged Clean Water Act violations of allowing sediment-laden runoff to flow into the South River.  Under the agreement, the Annapolis TownCenter has agreed to pay $120,000 to remedy the impacts to the creek, monitor future compliance with sediment and soil erosion laws, and legal fees.  Click here to read more about the settlement.

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spa creek conservancySpa Creek Conservancy Needs You

The Spa Creek Conservancy is looking for volunteer candidates who may be interested in leadership positions in a very dynamic organization that is serving as the steward of Spa Creek. We have a near-term need for officers and committee chairs.

With illness, out of state moves, and business stress, we have lost several of our officers, so we need YOU! We will “train” and assist in smooth transition. We are also looking for candidates for the These are volunteer positions – no pay, but many rewards!

Mention this to friends, spread the word, consider joining our team yourself, and contact us! We are making great progress, but there is so much more to do. For details contact Vice President Alex Weller. She will be glad to talk to you.

A few hours a month will be multiplied many times over and help us make a difference. Giving back a little to Mother Nature makes you feel good and gives others hope.

To see what we're all about, visit the Spa Creek Conservancy website.

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Local Company, Sunshine Organics,
Acknowledged for environmental stewardship

ANNAPOLIS, MD – GenGreen™ has named Sunshine Organics as the Featured Business on the GenGreen Network, www.gengreen.org in Annapolis, Maryland.

GenGreen chose Sunshine Organics for their outstanding efforts in green business practice and for their promotion of sustainable living through their organic products and variety of resources. GenGreen selects businesses that they feel set an example for their communities. They choose these companies to acknowledge them for their efforts in environmental stewardship. Being named one of The GenGreen “New Green Leaders” is a highly sought after title that GenGreen is pleased to give to Sunshine Organics.

GenGreen, a company headquartered in Colorado, created its network to help people throughout the United States live their sustainable lives more easily by finding the “green” companies, organizations and people on a local level. Businesses can post green jobs and events on the website. Community members can participate in the dynamic nature of the website by connecting to different groups, blog and find eco-friendly resources in their area. For more information go to www.gengreen.org, or email info@gengreen.org. For more information on Sunshine Organics email sunshineorg@mac.com.

Contact
Cassandra Alls, President
Sunshine Organics
Annapolis, MD 21403
443 995-2622, sunshineorg@mac.com
www.SunshineOrganics.net

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